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Adjusting the engine idling speed ....................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ..........................6-16
Tires .................................................................6-16
Spoke wheels ..................................................6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play...................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .........................................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ..........................6-24
Changing the brake fluid ..................................6-25
Drive chain slack ..............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ...............................6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ................6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .......................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ...................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...........6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension .......................6-29
Checking the front fork .....................................6-30
Checking the steering ......................................6-30Checking the wheel bearings ...........................6-31
Battery..............................................................6-31
Replacing the fuse ...........................................6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ...........................6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb .....................6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ....................6-37
Supporting the motorcycle ...............................6-37
Front wheel ......................................................6-38
Rear wheel .......................................................6-39
Troubleshooting ...............................................6-41
Troubleshooting chart ......................................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE .............7-1
Care ...................................................................7-1
Storage ..............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................8-1
Conversion table ................................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..............................9-1
Identification numbers ........................................9-1
Key identification number...................................9-1
Vehicle identification number .............................9-1
Model label.........................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
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8. Carrier (page 3-10)
9. Battery (page 6-31)
10. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)11. Brake pedal (page 3-5, 6-21)
12. OwnerÕs tool kit (page 6-1)
13. Fuse (page 6-34)
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Right view
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EC000103
cCDo not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommend-
ed to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical system
and possibly a fire.3. Turn the key to ÒONÓ and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
Specified fuse: 20A
EAU01307
Replacing the fuseThe fuse holder is located behind
panel B. (See page 6-6 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to ÒOFFÓ and turn
off all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and
then install a new fuse of the
specified amperage.1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
1 2
EC000099
cCIf the breather hose is positioned
in such a way that the frame is
exposed to electrolyte or gas
expelled from the battery, the
frame could suffer structural and
external damages.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8-4 Headlight bulb typeIncandescence
Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight 12 V, 45/40 W ´1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´1
Front turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´2
Rear turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´2
Marker light 12 V, 4 W ´1
Meter lighting 12 V, 3.4 W ´1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´1
Fuse20 A
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